Robert Lynch

Mr. Lynch, 44, was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of Papa John’s in August 2019. As CEO of the world’s third largest pizza delivery company, he has led the company to new growth and success, including improved financial performance, enhanced employee benefits and programs and elevated social responsibility initiatives. Mr. Lynch joined Papa John’s from Arby’s Restaurant Group where he served as President since August 2017, and served as Brand President and Chief Marketing Officer from August 2013 to August 2017. During his time at Arby’s, he led the brand’s dramatic turn-around to strong growth and profitability. Prior to Arby’s, he served as Vice President of Marketing at Taco Bell. Mr. Lynch has more than 20 years combined experience in the quick-service restaurant and consumer packaged goods industries, and also held senior roles at H.J. Heinz Company and Procter & Gamble.